The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition | Which Edition Is Right for You?

THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS, SECOND EDITION

Which Edition Is Right for You?

Every Ascension edition contains the same artwork, prayers, and design details. Your choice comes down to cover material quality and font size.

How It Feels In Your Hands

Choose Your Cover Material

Spanish Taratan II Cromwell bonded leather (Red)

Standard Leather

Designed for lasting daily use with a red bonded leather cover, Smyth-sewn binding, and gold-gilded edges. Features 8 satin ribbons, adhered to the spine, and high-opacity, light cream, 36 gsm paper. Durable and practical for everyday personal or communal prayer.

Genuine, top-grain goatskin leather (Black)

Premium Leather

Graceful and lightweight with a black calfskin liner. Includes the same features as the Standard Leather, in addition to an edge-lined binding with perimeter stitching and raised spine hubs. A noticeable step up in softness and flexibility.

*Comparable to The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition (Premium).

Full-grain goatskin leather (Black)

Premium Natural Grain Leather

A true heirloom edition, crafted with full-grain goatskin and printed by one of the world’s foremost Bible printers in the Netherlands: Jongbloed. The material feels exceptionally soft and retains the hide's original, natural grain. Its double-faced Berisford ribbons, 34 gsm Bolloré Primapage Ivoire paper, and red-over-gold art-gilded edges create an absolutely stunning masterpiece.

How It Feels On Your Eyes

Choose Your Font Size

Page size: 4.5" x 6.75"

Standard Print (10 pt)

Clear and comfortable for most readers.

Page size: 5.5" x 8.375"

Large Print (12.41pt)

An increased font size for prayer that’s easier on the eyes.

What You Get in Every Ascension Edition

No matter which edition you choose, you’re getting a premium prayer experience.

What's always included:

Matching page numbers across all Ascension editions, including Standard and Large Print, for effortless group prayer.
Line-matched text and layout by 2K/DENMARK for excellent readability.
Exclusive Ascension Serif typeface, custom-designed by 2K/DENMARK for extended reading comfort.
Original commissioned artwork from New Jerusalem Studios.
8 satin ribbons, diagonally cut and adhered to the spine.
Durable Smyth-sewn binding built to last.

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All covers are available in Black, Brown, or Blue, with sizes for either Standard or Large Print volumes.

Premium Leather Zipper Cover

Designed for durability and longevity, this case features a hand-crafted, top-grain leather exterior, a single zipper that zips top to bottom leaving space for ribbons to hang down, interior zipper guards to prevent ribbon snagging, and multiple interior storage compartments.

Premium Leather Slip-On Cover

Practical yet dignified, this beautiful cover features a hand-crafted, top-grain leather exterior, a slip-on design for easy, zipper-free access, interior pockets to hold the book securely, and additional storage pockets for supplementary resources.

Leatherette Zipper Cover

Perfect for daily use, travel, and more, this cover features a hand-crafted leatherette exterior, a single zipper that zips top to bottom leaving room for ribbons to hang down, interior zipper guards to prevent ribbon snagging, and multiple interior storage compartments.